S1 E27 - Reckless Optimism with Matt Case

Buckle up, El Toro is back for Season 2! On this episode, we welcome back El Toro CEO Stacy Griggs. Stacy is a high energy technology executive with strong leadership skills. Stacy has built and managed high-performing teams of sales professionals, engineers and software developers while working in Internet Advertising, Cloud Computing, Managed Hosting and Shared Hosting for over a decade. This episode's featured spirit is Smoke Wagon Bourbon Whiskey out of Las Vegas, ringing in at 114 Proof.   Hosts: David Stadler Ari Kruger Jeremy Ficklin

On this edition of the El Toro Podcast, we welcome Ricky Mason to the studio. Ricky has an amazing history. Beginning with an interest in robotics as a child, he found a path that lead him through working for the United Launch Alliance (NASA), the CIA, real estate investment, agricultural technology and founder of BrAinSTEM, a startup offering STEM-based learning for students. Join us for another round! This episode's featured spirit is Old Grand Dad 114 Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey Hosts: David StadlerChris McConnellJeremy Ficklin

Ben Smock is a Louisville, Kentucky native. As Director of Development for Canopy, the nonprofit organization making Kentucky first in Good Business, he leads by integrating social consciousness with organizational success, and is committed to a compassionate and thoughtful approach to state-wide economic development. Ben holds an MBA from the University of Louisville, and B.S. degree in Business Management from the University of Kentucky. Ben has an abundance of experience in the nonprofit with years of experience from Norton Hospital Foundation, Metro United Way, and now Canopy. Ben is also a graduate of Leadership Louisville’s Ignite Louisville program, working alongside Kentucky Refugee Ministries to win the Ignite Louisville Challenge. Ben is proud to be a Louisvillian and help make big things happen for our community.   This episode's featured spirit is Old Forester, 86 proof Hosts: David Stadler Chris McConnell Jeremy Ficklin

This week, comedian and outlaw tequila tycoon Alex Reymundo breaks agave with us. While we're at it, we talk business. Tequila business, comedy business, technology business, branding business. You get it, so hit play and find out where the party's at. This episode's very special featured spirits are Number Juan's Blanco, Reposado and Extra Anejo   (...that's right, we've cheated on bourbon, thricefold) Guest: Alex Reymundo, Number JUAN Tequila Hosts: David StadlerChris McConnellJeremy Ficklin

On this, the 28th installment of The El Toro Podcast, we welcome James Breeding to the party. James discusses his time as a referee, his experiences with the Louisville Bats baseball team, his involvement in bringing Louisville Slugger stadium to life, balancing work and family and wisdom he has earned along the way. This episode's featured spirit is Maker's Mark Hosts: David Stadler Chris McConnell Jeremy Ficklin

It's derby week in Louisville, "Decadent and Depraved" as described by Hunter S. Thompson, and to celebrate, Louisville-native and entrepreneur Matt Case leans back on the El Toro Podcast to discuss his path, his business ventures, disruptive products, failing fast, and, of course, reckless optimism. This week's featured bourbon is Four Roses Single Barrel

This week, we are joined by El Toro developer Dustin Doom, aka Dr Doom. We talk about his background in explosive ordinance disposal, heroism, life choices and his experience here at El Toro, as well as his past career as super-villain. Join us for another great El Toro Podcast!

Episode 25, the Silver El Toro Podcast! We keep it in the family this time, bringing in members of the El Toro team to share a snapshot of their lives with you, the fans. Spend a double-shot hour-and-a-half with us talking bourbon, meat, self-destructive hot sauce and pepper consumption, table tennis, a top five movies rundown, COGNATES and, believe it or not, some of the best work-life advice you will hear all week (We promise!) with a cross section of the El Toro elite. This episode's featured bourbon: 2016 Jim Beam Double Oak Hosts: David StadlerChris McConnellJeremy Ficklin Guests: Chris McConnellJeremy FicklinJonathan KaplanQuint HeadyMaurice WilliamsMariana Humburg

This week, we are joined by Louisville comic, promoter and manager Jamie Utley, sharing behind-the-scenes insights into the world of stand-up comedy, owning and managing comedy clubs, street team marketing, & the realities of being a touring comic. Do you need jokes, anecdoes and bourbon? Join us for one of our most enjoyable hours!

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